worthwhile
adjective
worth·while
ˈwərth-ˈ(h)wī(-ə)l 
1
: being worth the time or effort spent
worthwhile preparations
2
: worthy sense 1
a worthwhile cause
worthwhileness
noun
Examples of worthwhile in a Sentence
The money is for a worthwhile cause.
Seeing my children's joy made building the tree house all worthwhile.
Is it worthwhile to try to fix my computer?
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026
That, too, is worthwhile and overdue.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
With 2026 underway, visiting a new destination is a unique, worthwhile resolution to add to your list of goals.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Discussions with kids will be upbeat and worthwhile.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for worthwhile
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthwhile. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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worthwhile
adjective
worth·while
ˈwərth-ˈhwī(ə)l
-ˈwī(ə)l
1
: being worth the time or effort spent
worthwhile preparations
2
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